Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Last week I mentioned that I always carry my "think pad" (small notepad and pen) with me in case I have a thought I don't want to forget or I need to entertain a little person while we are out. That got me thinking about what else I try to always have at my fingertips while out and about:

Hand sanitizer - not just for before meals or after you pet someone's dog, but also for toilet seats or wiping down tables at a fast food place

Gum/Mints/Cough Drops - any of these will do

Cell Phone & Wallet are obvious

Business Cards

Handkerchief or Tissues

Feminine Product of some sort

That's about it in my purse. I don't like having 45 items rattling around in my purse weighing me down. It causes me serious frustration when I try to find one item which has been buried under the other 44 items.

I realize that this is not a comprehensive list of important items for everyone's bag.
If you have little people around, it is always prudent to carry some wipes and a diaper just in case. Or if you are out with dogs a lot, then a plastic sack should be on hand.